NUC Approves 13 New Degree Programmes for Nigerian Universities

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially approved 13 new degree programmes for Nigerian universities as part of the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) initiative.

NUC Approves 13 New Degree Programmes for Nigerian Universities

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially approved 13 new degree programmes for Nigerian universities as part of the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) initiative.

The approval aims to expand academic offerings, enhance skill acquisition, and align university curricula with national and global development priorities.

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The newly approved programmes include:

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  1. B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
  2. B.Ed. Christian Education
  3. B.Sc. Human Kinetics (Sport Management)
  4. B.Eng. Geomatics
  5. B.HLIS Community Health Science
  6. B.Sc. Intelligence and Security Studies
  7. B.Sc. Islamic Economics and Finance
  8. B.Sc. Parasitology and Entomology
  9. B.Sc. Telecommunication Science
  10. B.Sc. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
  11. B.Sc. Cooperative Economics and Management
  12. B.Sc. Nuclear Science
  13. B.Eng. Nuclear Engineering

The NUC’s approval underscores the Commission’s commitment to ensuring that Nigerian universities provide relevant, up-to-date, and globally competitive academic programmes to meet emerging industry demands and societal needs.